EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 1 MIN
Emmett Till Site to Be Preserved as a Sacred Memorial
from AURN News · host Ebony McMorris, Clay Cane, Jamie Jackson
The Emmett Till Interpretive Center has purchased the long-hidden Mississippi Delta barn where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and murdered in 1955. With a $1.5 million gift from television producer Shonda Rhimes, the site will be preserved as a sacred space dedicated to truth-telling and historical remembrance. The memorial is expected to open by Till’s 75th anniversary in 2030 as part of a larger preservation effort honoring his legacy. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Emmett Till Interpretive Center has purchased the long-hidden Mississippi Delta barn where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and murdered in 1955. With a $1.5 million gift from television producer Shonda Rhimes, the site will be preserved as a sacred space dedicated to truth-telling and historical remembrance. The memorial is expected to open by Till’s 75th anniversary in 2030 as part of a larger preservation effort honoring his legacy. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:https://aurn.com/newsletter
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